Volcano Avachinsky

Avachinsky volcano is a huge active volcano located on the territory of the Russian Federation, in Kamchatka. This volcano has a lot of names, it is called Avach Mountain, Gorelaya Sopka, Avachinskaya Sopka and so on. It belongs to the volcanoes of the Somme Vesuvius category. The volcano has erupted more than 18 times in its history.

Information about the volcano

The height of the Avachinsky Volcano has reached 2,717 meters above sea level. Its top looks like a cone, which was formed as a result of metal eruptions of various kinds. These were igneous rocks tuff, basalt and andesite. In 1991, during an eruption inside the Avachinsky Volcano, a plug of magma formed, and as a result, glaciers have now formed on the top, which cover an area of 10 square kilometers.

This huge mountain arose as a result of the constant eruptions of one huge volcano, which was here more than 11 thousand years ago, and its height reached 5,000 meters. At the very bottom, the diameter of the volcano reaches 20 kilometers. More than a hundred centuries ago, there was a very powerful volcanic eruption, which resulted in the ejection of more than 12 cubic kilometers of rock near the Avachi River. The part of the Somme that has sunk 500 meters below has formed new volcanic faults. Avachinsky volcano built up its normal height more than 5,000 years ago. Currently, the volcano's cone alone reaches a height of 700 meters.

Climbing the volcano

Avachinsky volcano is one of the favorite places of climbers in Kamchatka. All this is explained by the fact that the volcano is located near the capital of Kamchatka, and this hill has a fairly simple ascent. It is suitable for both professional climbers and beginners who could make their first ascent. The whole event will take no more than 8 hours of time. And in the summer season, the ascent can be carried out without additional equipment.

The very first attempt to climb the volcano was made in 1787 by participants who traveled around the world. Nowadays, the volcano is still considered active. The last volcanic eruption was in 2001, but Avachinsky Volcano is still popular among tourists not only from Russia, but also from other countries. People say that there is a special atmosphere here, and it seems that time stops for a moment.